The Pioneer of Hand Hygiene in History: Ignaz Semmelweis

News / June 5, 2026

KUISCID researcher Assoc. Prof. Şiran Keske drew attention to the importance of hand hygiene within the scope of May 5th World Hand Hygiene Day. Conveying the journey of the importance of hand hygiene extending back into history, Keske touched upon the life and struggle of Ignaz Semmelweis, who laid the foundation of this awareness in medical history.

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